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Romex wire1/15/2024 ![]() After you replace the junction box cover plate, the new Romex circuit is ready to be connected at the other end, extending the circuit. Replace the wire nut and be certain no bare copper shows after the wire nut is in place. ![]() Twist the black wire end around the existing black wire connection with the lineman's pliers. Twist the white wire end around the existing white wire connection with the lineman's pliers. Hand tighten the nut - do not use pliers. Twist the new bare ground wire around the existing bare ground wire connection with the lineman's pliers and replace the wire nut on the connection, twisting it on until the wire nut is on tight. ![]() Jacket : PVC jacket comes in yellow, orange, white, and black colors. Construction : Insulation : The cable has a polyvinyl chloride insulation. Strip 1 inch of insulation from ends of the new wires. Specification : Standards : ASTM B-3 and B-8, UL Standard 83, UL Standard 719, Federal Specification A-A-59544, National Electrical Code, NFPA 70. Strip 8 inches of sheathing from the Romex cable and insert the cable into the box. Remove the wire nuts on the black, white and bare wires. ![]() Turn off power to circuit you are working on at the circuit breaker and test it to be sure it is off with the no-contact voltage tester by bringing the probe close to the Romex cable you will be splicing to. After you replace the receptacle and cover plate, the new Romex circuit is ready to be connected at the other end, extending the circuit.įind a junction box with the Romex cable circuit you wish extend inside. Put the black wire on the brass terminal screw the same way and tighten both screws. Loosen the two empty side terminal screws and place the white wire around the silver terminal screw with the turn going clockwise around the screw. Place the ground wire on the terminal screw so the bend wraps around the screw clockwise. Loosen the green ground terminal with a screwdriver. ![]()
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